Bug Off Pest Control Center: ZappBug Oven 2
Established in 2012, ZappBug’s portable heat treatment chambers are designed to kill bed bugs and other pests quickly and effectively. Operating between 120°F and 155°F, the units are considered to be safe for most household items, including clothing, luggage, bedding,... Read more»Stay informed on ‘super lice’
As families go into back-to-school mode, you may soon be getting calls about so-called “super lice.” Jeff White, entomologist for Lawrenceville, N.J.-based BedBug Central and Cooper Pest Solutions, was a featured guest earlier this year on the “Dr. Oz” TV... Read more»Vermin in history
Editor’s Note: Dr. Sarasohn is a historian who is currently writing a book titled Getting Under Our Skin: A Cultural History of Vermin. She also maintains a Facebook page that covers how rats, fleas, bed bugs and lice affect the... Read more»
Dr. Oz interviews White
On April 10, Jeffrey White, entomologist for Lawrenceville, N.J.-based BedBug Central and Cooper Pest Solutions, will be featured as a guest on the Dr. Oz Show regarding super lice and the implications they pose to families. When asked to be... Read more»
Taxonomy changes in arthropods that may affect PMPs
There have been many changes to the taxonomy of arthropods in the past few years, but here are just a few that could affect pest management professionals (PMPs): Powderpost beetle As many of you already know, the true powderpost beetles... Read more»
CSI: D-Fense SC
D-Fense SC is a concentrated suspension of pure microcrystals of the active ingredient deltamethrin. The odorless insecticide is considered to be safe around children and pets when used as directed, and provides a two- to three-month residual for long-term insect... Read more»
Pyranha: Zero Bite
Control several kinds of outdoor pests with the all-natural (and pleasant-smelling) combination of geraniol, coconut and wintergreen. The natural oils are suspended in more than 90 percent water, so the non-toxic formulation is neither oily nor greasy, the company says.... Read more»
Ask the Expert: Black Blow Flies, Bed Bugs and Lice
Q. A business customer is finding black blow flies in its offices. A restaurant two doors away (all of the buildings are attached) recently had a rat problem. Rodenticides were used, and we were told a large number of rat carcasses... Read more»